The Fed Could Use Less Book Learning and More Street Smarts
Academic economists are fine, but business leaders and bankers would bring an important perspective.
High school backed by Joe Ricketts will open this fall in Bellevue
A high school with ties to a billionaire philanthropist will open this fall in Bellevue. The NGL Academy will begin accepting applications Thursday for its inaugural class of about 15 ninth-graders. The school, which will operate on the campus of Bellevue University, is aimed at lower-income students.
Sprawling religious retreat along the Platte to open in summer 2018
A jaunt down Fishery Road, a windy, gravel side street near the Platte River, affords views of tall trees, rolling hills and Interstate 80 — and not much else. But beyond the “no trespassing” signs lining the road, work is well underway on the sprawling religious retreat being built by billionaire Joe Ricketts.
Finance Makes America Great, Say Larry Summers, Joe Ricketts
“Because of that, I want to point out — an elimination of a regulation — we had the industry take off,” Ricketts said. “So as we take a look at what our government does, if we eliminate regulation a good share of the time, we’re going to benefit greatly.”
Ricketts Has Winning Month With Chicago Cubs, Trump
Billionaire Joe Ricketts scored big victories in two of the most dramatic contests in the U.S. this month, backing Donald Trump’s presidential victory a week after watching his family’s baseball team win their first World Series in more than a century.
Conservationists hope to bring beloved bird back
The common loon’s haunting wail that pierced the dusk on Massachusetts lakes disappeared long ago. Today, the birds number fewer than 50 pairs in the Bay State and conservationists are hoping to rebuild their population, starting with a handful of chicks from Maine and New York…
Ricketts Art Foundation, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and the Museum of Mountain Man Launch Online Catalogue of Alfred Jacob Miller’s Western Paintings
As part of its ongoing effort to provide innovative access to the works of important artists, The Ricketts Art Foundation has joined with the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and the Museum of Mountain Man to launch the most extensive online collection to date of the western paintings of the great 19th-century American artist, Alfred Jacob Miller.
The Ricketts Conservation Foundation steps forward for swan conservation study
During February of 2013, 12 trumpeter swans died in a span of days, a highly unusual die off. This study effort was funded in part by a $25,000.00 grant from Joe Ricketts who founded The Ricketts Conservation Foundation….
“MORNING AIR” Radio Show Segment with Joe Ricketts
Joe Ricketts Discusses Plans for The Cloisters on the Platte on “Morning Air” Radio Show
Transformed in his faith by a silent Ignatian retreat, Joe Ricketts is building a retreat center for others to experience the power of the Spiritual Exercises.
The property will feature a chapel and living space for up to 80 retreatants. There will be no set fee — only free-will donations will be accepted. It’s anticipated to open in 2018.